State Police will be in full force throughout this weekend, with fixed sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement and the “Operation Hang Up” initiative, which targets distracted drivers by utilizing unmarked patrol vehicles to locate drivers talking or texting. Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended through Monday, December 2 at 6:00 AM to accommodate travelers during the busy Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is partnering with NYSERDA to educate residents about free or low cost energy Audits, through the Community Energy Engagement Program. There are 2 programs designed specifically for low income families for upgrades like air Sealing or insulation upgrades, for those who have already received an audit, more information is available at 865-6531 or ccedelaware.org.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced he is part of a bipartisan congressional delegation letter that was sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo urging him and the state legislature to stop the new bail reform law, following widespread opposition to the law by Law Enforcement, District Attorneys & Victim Rights groups.
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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, a nationwide initiative to shop local for the upcoming holidays, Commerce Chenango CEO Kerri Green comments:
(Kerri Green 11-29-19)
Small Business Saturday was first observed in the United States on November 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Small Business Saturday, on Main Street, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; interested vendors can register at localvendorconnection.com.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have a variety of events today through Sunday, with a lot of activity on Saturday, according to Spokesperson June White:
(June White 11-29-19)
More information is available at 967-8700 or at bainbridgeny.org.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will participate in Small Business Saturday tomorrow, Vendors will be set up at the Masonic Temple from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, The Holiday Magic Parade will begin at 5:30 PM & Santa Claus will meet with children at the Community Center starting at 6:30 PM.
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Oxford’s Holiday Festival of Lights and Visit from Santa will be held this Sunday. Oxford Village Mayor Terry Stark will be in Lafayette Park for the annual Holiday Festival of Lights ceremony at 5:00 PM. More information about the festival is available on a PDF flyer at OxfordNY.com.
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